Washington State

Washington, MO

Ozark, MO

OZARK - - The postseason run for the St. Francis Borgia baseball Knights ended with a capture of the second-place Class 5 trophy Saturday afternoon. Borgia (25-6) fell to Festus (27-8), 8-1, in the championship final at Sky Bacon Stadium.

Baseball Knights finish second in state

Springfield, MO

Just 3:10 away from going to penalty kicks, the Union soccer Lady ’Cats came up with the game winner over Springfield Catholic at Stierberger Stadium. Senior Addison Williford knocked in a corner kick from sophomore Holly Pipes to lift the Lady ’Cats to the MSHSAA Class 3 semifinals.

Williford winner moves Union to Class 3 semifinals

Senior third baseman Tanner McPherson drifted over to the fence, reached, and snagged the foul ball, sending the St. Francis Borgia baseball players, coaches and fans into cheers. With the out, the host Knights secured a trip to the MSHSAA Class 5 semifinals with a shutout against Glendale, 2-0.

Knights shut out Glendale

Two St. Francis Borgia spring sports teams have found out about postseason honors. Several athletes and one coach have been honored following Archdiocesan Athletic Association postseason awards meetings.

Borgia baseball, girls soccer athletes named to AAA teams

Jefferson City, MO

The medal count continued to climb for local track athletes on the second day of the MSHSAA Class 3-5 Track and Field Championships Saturday in Jefferson City. Local competitors found their way to the podium in six events on the second day of the competition.

Sikes third-place finish leads Saturday state results for local track athletes

Colorado State

Hermann, MO

Following the success of the Chief Mason Griffith Memorial Ride held on May 13 in Rosebud, additional fundraisers are in the works to benefit both Griffith’s and Hermann Police Officer Adam Sullentrup’s families. Griffith and Sullentrup were both shot in a March 12 incident in Hermann. Griffith died...

'Dine to donate' event to benefit Griffith family

Saint Louis, MO

Franklin County, MO

With Gabe Gore sworn in earlier this week as the new St. Louis circuit attorney, prosecutors in surrounding jurisdictions are looking at ways they can help his office reduce its backlog of cases in the wake of Kim Gardner’s resignation. Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney Matthew Becker has met with...

Franklin County prosecutor weighs in on Gore's selection

Union, MO

One community improvement district (CID) is ending in Union while another one is being planned. McBride Homes is planning a CID for its new St. Andrews Meadows development, located just east of Veterans Memorial Park.

One Union CID coming, another going away

The City of Washington is poised to receive more than $1.8 million in federal funding for improvements at the intersection of Highway 100 and Rabbit Trail Drive. Part of the upgrades include a relocation of Phoenix Center Drive further south to relieve traffic congestion at the shopping center entrance. City...

Highway 100 and Rabbit Trail intersection upgrades slated for funding

Missouri State

Leslie, MO

There’s no better duo than wine and cheese, which is why McKelvey Vineyards, near Leslie, is hosting the second annual Missouri Artisan Cheese Festival this weekend. The all-day festival will feature over 20 different varieties of cheese handmade from area cheesemakers. Festivalgoers can sample cheese varieties from Chévre to Gouda, listen to live music, shop local wares and sip wine. Cheese from Homestead Creamery, Terrell Creek Farm, Baetje Farms and Green Dirt Farm will be available.

Missouri Artisan Cheese Festival back for second year

The Washington Town & Country Fair may still be two months away, but for those already itching for fair season, the Franklin County Fair is just around the corner, taking place June 8 through 11 in Union. “The biggest change this year is we’re following suit with the Washington Fair...

Franklin County Fair kicks off next Thursday

Saint Clair, MO

Gray Summit, MO

A 68-year-old Gray Summit man set to go to trial next week in the 1987 killing of a St. Clair woman pled guilty Friday morning to two felony charges in the case. Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney Matthew Becker said Kirby R. King pled guilty to one count each of involuntary manslaughter and felonious restraint and will be sentenced on July 12.

Lady Jays go 4-0, beat Tolton in home opener

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